Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) vs GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
Dell part 1T9FW: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, desktop RTX 5070 12GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD
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1Is it fast for normal work?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Exact business configuration 20 cores / 32GB / 1TB
Part 1T9FW combines a 20-core desktop Core Ultra 7 265 with 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. MiniPCBench has not independently tested this configuration.
Exact manufacturer-part verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Geekbench 5 single-core 2225 points
A public Geekbench upload reported 2,225 single-core points on a QBM1250 with a Core Ultra 7 265T and 15.46GB of memory. Both the processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, so this result is not scored.
Geekbench 5.5.1 single-core · QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro; partial configuration
Geekbench Browser · 0:00 -
Processor configuration Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Exact business configuration Not available
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Geekbench 5 single-core Not available
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Processor configuration 16 cores / 32 threads
AMD specifies 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 threads, a 5.4 GHz maximum boost clock, and 128MB of L3 cache for the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. These processor specifications are not measured NEO-X1 Pro productivity results.
Manufacturer processor specification · AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
AMD
2Can it handle sustained work?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Geekbench 5 multi-core 16313 points
The same public Core Ultra 7 265T QBM1250 result reported 16,313 multi-core points. It is a different 35W processor and memory configuration, with no controlled sustained-loop conditions, so it is excluded from scoring.
Geekbench 5.5.1 multi-core · QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro; partial configuration
Geekbench Browser · 0:00 -
65W desktop processor 65W CPU class
Dell identifies the non-T Core Ultra 7 265 as a 65W processor and pairs this configuration with a 180W adapter. Public sources do not establish the exact sustained BIOS limit or cooler behavior for 1T9FW.
Processor and chassis verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Liquid-cooled performance modes Not available
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Independent sustained results unavailable Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Geekbench 5 multi-core Not available
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65W desktop processor Not available
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Liquid-cooled performance modes 54 W / 85 W / 160 W modes
GMKtec provides 54 W Silent, 85 W Balanced, and 160 W Performance CPU modes, with a claimed 170 W peak. The company says its three-fan liquid-cooling design passed an internal one-hour CPU stress test at 160 W, but it does not publish the test method or resulting clocks and temperatures.
Manufacturer sustained-load claim · NEO-X1 series liquid CPU cooler; internal test
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Independent sustained results unavailable No exact compute result
The only exact hands-on review available at launch concentrated on gaming. It did not publish a repeatable sustained CPU benchmark, so no external rendering or compilation result is substituted here.
Exact-model evidence check · NEO-X1 PRO-2-85S
Daniel Owen
3Can it game?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Integrated graphics only Integrated Intel Graphics
Part 1T9FW uses the small Intel Graphics engine integrated into the desktop Core Ultra 7 265 and has no discrete GPU. No exact-config gaming measurements were found.
Exact graphics configuration check · Dell 1T9FW
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No internal GPU slot No discrete-GPU expansion
The Micro Plus chassis exposes M.2 storage and an optional rear I/O module position, not a graphics-card slot. An external GPU would require an optional high-speed module that is not included with this part.
Internal expansion check · QBM1250 family
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Forza Horizon 6 Not available
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Resident Evil Requiem Not available
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Crimson Desert Not available
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Integrated graphics only Not available
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No internal GPU slot Not available
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Forza Horizon 6 102 fps
Daniel Owen measured a 102 FPS average in Forza Horizon 6 at native 1440p Extreme on the exact 64GB/2TB NEO-X1 Pro.
Forza Horizon 6 benchmark · 2560x1440; Extreme preset; native resolution; Performance BIOS mode; desktop RTX 5070
Daniel Owen · 16:46 -
Resident Evil Requiem 53 fps
The same review measured 53 FPS in Resident Evil Requiem at 1440p maximum settings with path tracing and DLSS Balanced.
Resident Evil Requiem gameplay · 2560x1440; maximum settings; path tracing; DLSS Balanced; Performance BIOS mode
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Crimson Desert 70 fps
Crimson Desert averaged 70 FPS at native 1440p Ultra on the exact review unit.
Crimson Desert gameplay · 2560x1440; Ultra preset; native TAA; Performance BIOS mode
Daniel Owen · 23:55 -
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 79 fps
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 averaged 79 FPS at 1440p Epic with DLSS Balanced.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gameplay · 2560x1440; Epic preset; DLSS Balanced; Performance BIOS mode
Daniel Owen · 24:40
4Is it loud or hot?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Exact acoustics unavailable Not independently measured
No independent source published a reproducible sound-pressure or temperature result for part 1T9FW. Dell's redesigned side intake and serviceable fan are visible in official documentation, but they do not establish noise performance.
Broad acoustic and thermal evidence search · Dell 1T9FW
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Different configurations excluded No proxy result used
Measurements from older OptiPlex Micro systems, the QCM1250, and 35W Core Ultra T-series variants were not substituted for the 65W 1T9FW configuration.
Configuration-match audit · QBM1250 Core Ultra 7 265
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Gaming fan character Not available
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Observed gaming temperatures Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Exact acoustics unavailable Not available
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Different configurations excluded Not available
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Gaming fan character Audible but acceptable
Daniel Owen could hear the fans while gaming in the default Performance mode but described the sound as similar to a normal desktop and much less objectionable than the high-pitched noise from smaller laptop-derived systems he had tested. No calibrated sound-pressure result was supplied.
Subjective gaming-noise assessment · Performance BIOS mode; measurement distance and room floor not reported
Daniel Owen · 16:46 -
Observed gaming temperatures No concern reported
The reviewer monitored CPU and GPU temperatures during the gaming comparisons and reported no concern, but did not state a reproducible numeric maximum in the narration. No temperature is inferred from the on-screen overlay.
Gaming benchmark suite · Performance BIOS mode; exact 64GB/2TB review unit
Daniel Owen · 16:05
5How much electricity does it use?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Power adapter 180W adapter
Dell part 1T9FW ships with a 180W external adapter. Adapter capacity is not a wall-power measurement and does not determine typical or peak consumption.
Exact configuration check · Dell 1T9FW
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No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
ENERGY STAR has QBM1250 records for other processors and memory capacities, but no certification record matching this exact Core Ultra 7 265/32GB/1TB configuration was used.
Power evidence match check · Dell 1T9FW
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Measured wall power unavailable Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Power adapter Not available
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No exact wall-power test Not available
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Measured wall power unavailable Not independently measured
Neither GMKtec nor the exact hands-on review published idle, gaming, or full-load wall-power measurements. The CPU's selectable power modes and the power-supply rating are not treated as system consumption.
Exact-model power evidence check · NEO-X1 PRO-2-85S
GMKtec
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Memory and storage 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2
The board provides two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 2230/2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots. Part 1T9FW starts with one 32GB SO-DIMM and one 1TB SSD, leaving one memory slot and one storage position available.
Internal expansion verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Native ports 8 USB / 3 DP / Wi-Fi 6E
The Micro Plus has six USB-A and two USB-C data ports, three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth. The exact part does not include Dell's optional Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, 5GbE, or other Flex I/O module.
Port and network verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Detailed service manual Official CRU procedures
Dell documents removal and installation of memory, both SSD sizes, wireless card, fan, heat sink, socketed processor, optional I/O modules, and the system board.
Repair-documentation check · QBM1250 family
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Storage is upgradeable Not available
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USB4 is present Not available
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Desktop graphics card is removable Not available
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Memory and storage expansion Not available
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Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Memory and storage Not available
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Native ports Not available
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Detailed service manual Not available
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present No
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Desktop graphics card is removable Standard desktop RTX 5070
Daniel Owen removed the Yeston desktop RTX 5070 from the exact review unit and confirmed that it uses a standard PCIe card and 12V-2x6-style power connection. He considered a future GPU swap feasible, subject to case clearance, cooling, and power requirements.
Hands-on internal inspection · Exact 64GB/2TB review unit
Daniel Owen · 1:55 -
Memory and storage expansion 96GB RAM / 2x M.2
The NEO-X1 Pro has two DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 96GB and two PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots supporting up to 16TB total. One M.2 slot accepts a 22110-length drive.
Manufacturer expansion check · NEO-X1 Pro
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Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5GbE
GMKtec specifies an RZ717/MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 radio, Bluetooth 5.4, and Realtek RTL8125 2.5GbE. The exact review reported fast wired and wireless transfers but did not publish controlled throughput numbers.
Connectivity specification and hands-on check · Exact 64GB/2TB review unit
Daniel Owen · 6:54
7Is it good value?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Dell direct equivalent $1,749 direct equivalent
Dell listed an equivalent direct Core Ultra 7 265/32GB/1TB configuration at $1,749 when checked. Exact distributor part 1T9FW was listed higher by marketplace sellers, so no single MSRP is asserted.
Current US price check · bts106d_qbm1250_usx, checked 2026-08-25
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Verified Amazon part ASIN B0FKMSB13Q
Amazon ASIN B0FKMSB13Q identifies Dell manufacturer part 1T9FW with the requested processor, 32GB memory, 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro. The listing's vPro wording conflicts with Dell's detailed configuration and is not adopted.
Amazon exact-part verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Configuration-value concern Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Dell direct equivalent Not available
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Verified Amazon part Not available
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Manufacturer price $2,899.99
GMKtec listed the exact US 64GB/2TB configuration at $2,899.99 when checked, reduced from a $3,699.99 compare-at price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · NEO-X1 PRO-2-85S; 64GB DDR5; 2TB SSD; US variant
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Configuration-value concern Gaming mix criticized
Daniel Owen found the price broadly consistent with duplicating the listed component class in a compact prebuilt, but argued that 64GB of RAM and a 16-core CPU direct too much of a gaming budget away from the GPU. This is the reviewer's purchasing analysis, not a MiniPCBench value score.
Reviewer configuration and price analysis · $2,899.99 exact 64GB/2TB configuration
Daniel Owen · 30:20
8Will it be dependable?
Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
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Onsite service 3-year onsite
Manufacturer part 1T9FW includes three years of Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with hardware-only support.
Exact warranty verification · Dell 1T9FW
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Replaceable internals Documented component service
Dell's manual treats memory, SSDs, wireless card, fan, heat sink, and processor as documented replaceable components. Service documentation is useful but is not evidence of a low failure rate.
Serviceability assessment · QBM1250 family
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Long-term evidence unavailable No exact long-term dataset
No independent long-duration test or exact-part failure-rate dataset was found for 1T9FW. Dell's customer-review summary spans multiple QBM1250 configurations and is not converted into a dependability score.
Broad reliability evidence search · Dell 1T9FW
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Hands-on build inspection Not available
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Limited warranty Not available
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
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Onsite service Not available
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Replaceable internals Not available
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Long-term evidence unavailable Not available
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Hands-on build inspection No sample defects reported
After opening the chassis, removing the graphics card, and testing the system, Daniel Owen reported no shipping, build-quality, or functional concerns with the review sample. This single launch review is not long-term reliability evidence.
Review-unit inspection and gaming suite · Manufacturer-provided exact 64GB/2TB sample
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Limited warranty 1 year
GMKtec states a one-year warranty and a seven-day return period for direct purchases. No field-failure data was available for this newly launched model.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check · GMKtec US direct store
GMKtec
References
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Dell. Dell Pro Micro Plus Desktop - QBM1250 order code bts106d_qbm1250_usx. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB 1x32 DDR5-5600, 1TB TLC SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, no optional rear module, no vPro support, 180W adapter, three-year Basic Support
Disclosure: Manufacturer direct equivalent configuration, current price, support selection, and family gallery. Dell's exact retail manufacturer part is 1T9FW.
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Dell Support. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 Owner's Manual. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 family specifications and service procedures for supported 35W and 65W Core Ultra 200 processors
Disclosure: Manufacturer family manual used for dimensions, ports, memory and storage limits, processor support, and repair procedures.
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DirectDial. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW, UPC 0884116487852: Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, Gigabit Ethernet, 180W adapter, three-year basic onsite service
Disclosure: Detailed distributor record used for stable manufacturer-part identity and package contents. Its headline says vPro, while its system-management field says no vPro; the latter agrees with Dell's direct configuration.
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Amazon marketplace record via Tiendamia. Dell Pro QBM1250 Desktop Computer - manufacturer part 1T9FW. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Dell MPN 1T9FW: QBM1250, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, 180W adapter
Disclosure: Exact manufacturer-part and core configuration verification. Marketplace copy claims vPro despite Dell's no-vPro configuration record; no Amazon price is stored.
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Geekbench Browser. Dell Inc. Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 - Geekbench 5 CPU result. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 7 265T, 15.46GB memory, Windows 11 Pro, balanced power plan
Disclosure: Public user-submitted benchmark upload. Processor power class and memory differ from 1T9FW, test custody is unknown, and values are not used in scoring.
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TechoJo. Dell Pro QBM1250 Micro PC Unboxing & Review - Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: QBM1250 with Core Ultra 5 235, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD
Disclosure: The description contains an Amazon Associates disclosure and affiliate link. Different CPU, memory, and storage; no measurements are imported.
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GMKtec. GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 MODT Gaming PC. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: NEO-X1 PRO-2-85S: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, desktop GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, 64GB DDR5-5600, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, US variant
Disclosure: Manufacturer product specifications, Shopify variant identity, direct price, availability, warranty, and return-policy claims. Same-page memory and power-supply conflicts are disclosed in the catalog notes.
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AMD. AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor
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Daniel Owen. GMKtec NEO X1 Pro review and gaming benchmarks. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: NEO-X1 Pro with Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Yeston desktop RTX 5070 12GB, 64GB DDR5-5600, and 2TB SSD
Disclosure: GMKtec supplied the review sample. The reviewer said the company had no influence, did not see the tests or video before publication, and did not pay for sponsored praise. GMKtec requested tracked product links; the description also contains unrelated affiliate links.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for Dell Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265)
- Uses a smaller 1.17 liter enclosure
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) | NEO-X1 Pro |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 20 | 16 / 32 |
| Processor default TDP | 65 W | 55 W |
| Integrated graphics | Integrated Intel Graphics | Desktop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 12GB GDDR7, 6,144 CUDA cores |
Memory and storage
| Specification | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) | NEO-X1 Pro |
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| Memory type | 1x 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, non-ECC | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) | NEO-X1 Pro |
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| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 | 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | No | No |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
Size and price
| Specification | Pro Micro Plus QBM1250 (Core Ultra 7 265) | NEO-X1 Pro |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.17 liters | 14.6 liters |
| List price | Not published | $3,700 |
| Product class | Business deployments that need compact desktop-CPU performance and extensive native USB and display connectivity | Compact desktop-class gaming |